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special promotional section “Stockton was important because of the hundred vehicles that we have deployed, almost half of those are in the Central Valley. We wanted to have a location that was central to our customers.” OF STOCK OF TY NI Stockton was selected by the California Air Resource Board as one of the com- munities for implementation of Assembly Bill 617, a community-focused strategy to reduce air pollution and improve public health. It was signed in 2017 by former Gov. Jerry Brown, and Karen Magliano, division chief of CARB’s Office of Com- munity Air Protection, says $25 million is authorized in funding for the program to provide assistance with training and workshops. “CARB selects small com- munities each year focusing on commu- nity-level plans and air monitoring,” she says. “When the Legislature authorized AB 617 funding, two community air grants were awarded to Stockton.” These local organizations include Catholic Charities Diocese of Stockton and Little Manila Rising. A community effort involves residents, businesses and key stakehold- ers to create a committee and provide resources about air pollutants and how to reduce them. “We focus our efforts to reduce air pollution in these communi- ties. We work together on air monitoring plans, offering technology and solutions,” Assembly Bill 617 Y organizations to gather data from central and south Stockton in 2019. A roadmap focused on key goals, including health, energy, safety, parks, waste, water and transportation. By identifying areas in the city and providing ideas, the plan outlines how funding can assist in main- taining cleaner transportation, improving local parks, growing community agricul- ture, and educating the community on water and waste management. Matt O’Leary, chairman and CEO, Motiv Power Systems PA R T N E R Holt of California SERVING CALIFORNIA’S ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIES S ince 1931, Holt of California has provided equipment solutions and product support to the most essential industries. This family-owned company sells and services a wide variety of equipment, including construction machines, agricultural equipment, forklifts, power systems and much more. It also rents Caterpillar and other preferred manufacturer equipment. “We serve the industries that are behind the scenes to most people but are essential to our economy and lives, such as the agriculture, construction, power generation and material- handling industries, among others,” says Ken Monroe, president and CEO. “We’re the backbone of the industries that keep our region healthy and growing.” Holt supplies Caterpillar, its flagship name product, along with other premier manufacturers’ products throughout its northern Central Valley territory. Though it serves 16 Northern California ® counties, it has been doing business and had a major presence in San Joaquin County since its founding almost 90 years ago. “We began with the agriculture industry and grew to serve construction, power systems, material handling and other critical industries,” Monroe says. “We’ll continue to evolve to meet the needs of whatever our essential industries are for the future.” 1521 W Charter Way Stockton, CA 95206 (209) 466-6000 1234 W Charter Way Stockton, CA 95206 (209) 946-1776 HoltCA.com SPONSORED PROFILE May 2020 | comstocksmag.com 87